Registered ECE Kaiako

Fantastic opportunity to join a great team of experienced kaiako at our Waipawa Kindergarten in a permanent full-time kaiako position. Waipawa Kindergarten holds a special place in the community where tamariki are nurtured in spacious grounds and learn through play, building on the skills and knowledge they bring from their home environment. We embrace the Enviroschools kaupapa; sustainable practices teach tamariki to share, reduce, reuse and recycle. Our teaching team is highly experienced, calm and respectful in practice. We are looking for the right fit for Waipawa: someone who is proactive, open to learning, confident building relationships, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team. This role could suit either a kaiako who is early in their teaching journey or someone with more experience who is ready to contribute to a supportive team. You will bring: A calm, intentional approach that keeps positive outcomes for tamariki at the heart of your practice and supports team cohesion A strengths-based view of tamariki as capable, unique learners, with a genuine passion for supporting diverse and younger learners Strong relationship-building skills with tamariki, whānau and colleagues A proactive approach and willingness to learn systems, documentation and compliance requirements A bicultural lens, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching practice Additionally, you will be: Qualified with current teaching registration Reliable, positive and able to create a fun, laughter filled learning environment In return, our supportive and progressive association provides: Sick leave on commencement 6 weeks annual leave Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development Free health insurance Termly team well-being budgets Applicants must have the right work in New Zealand. If you’re interested in learning more about our fantastic opportunity, you can contact Kirsty Overend on 027 500 1352 or careers@hfka.co.nz for a confidential chat.